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📝 Trafalgar Day
4 days ago by Colin H (
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A double celebration was fine for me, 2 good nights sleep.
Well done Nerys.
Cheers Colin.
Well done Nerys.
Cheers Colin.
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📝 Yet another free B
7 days ago by Colin H ( Vice Admiral)
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Jacko, lovely project, jammy b####r.
Is it single or twin motor driving the paddles.
Cheers Colin.
Is it single or twin motor driving the paddles.
Cheers Colin.
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💬 Re: VINTAGE RUNABOUT LAUNCH DAY
7 days ago by Colin H ( Vice Admiral)
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WOW what a cracker, and I don't mean the crew girls.
You have produced a beautiful boat, which looks fantastic on the water.
Well done shipmate, best wishes Colin.
You have produced a beautiful boat, which looks fantastic on the water.
Well done shipmate, best wishes Colin.
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📝 Trafalgar Day
8 days ago by Colin H ( Vice Admiral)
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I told you not drink all the rum. I'll have to settle for a double Jura.
Cheers Colin
Cheers Colin
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💬 Re: Servo
11 days ago by Colin H ( Vice Admiral)
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Rick, that's a nice spacious layout so far.
What's the reduction on your motor gearbox combo.
Loving this build, can't wait for the next installment.
Cheers Colin.
What's the reduction on your motor gearbox combo.
Loving this build, can't wait for the next installment.
Cheers Colin.
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📝 Fall sailing in Ontario, Canada
12 days ago by Colin H ( Vice Admiral)
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No problem here Ron.
Cheers Colin.
Cheers Colin.
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📝 Sail and mast rigging
13 days ago by Colin H ( Vice Admiral)
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Jon, sounds like your on the right track now, it will all be down to selecting the appropriate propeller, I try to get a balance of thrust to suit the boat, sometimes I may try up yo 6 props before final selection.
Cheers Colin.
Cheers Colin.
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📝 Sail and mast rigging
13 days ago by Colin H ( Vice Admiral)
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Jon, now I know the actual size of your boat i am thinking your 400 motor could struggle if pushing against any wind, is it a 3 pole or 5 pole motor, it is always best to go for a 5 pole as that will give better torque and smoother running at low speed.
I still think you would find the 540 or 545 motor a good match for your boat.
Cheers Colin.
I still think you would find the 540 or 545 motor a good match for your boat.
Cheers Colin.
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💬 Re: Sea Queen
13 days ago by Colin H ( Vice Admiral)
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Nice to see another restored classic, you've made a lovelly job, well done shipmate.
cheers Colin.
cheers Colin.
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📝 Sail and mast rigging
13 days ago by Colin H ( Vice Admiral)
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Jon, following this blog, so far I'm not quite sure of the model.
Looking on Sarik site I'm assuming it's the 1/12th scale one, that has a 20 inch Hull. If that's right then the 800 motor is far too big, a 545 would be plenty for such a small model.
My large motor lanch Caroline is 56 inches, and weighing in at 13 to fourteen kilos is overpowered with an 800 motor, and my 4ft tug only uses a 540 motor and is really efficient.
Your boat isn't a speed boat, so some trial runs with the smaller motor will prove you don't need to waste money on a large motor.
Cheers Colin.
Looking on Sarik site I'm assuming it's the 1/12th scale one, that has a 20 inch Hull. If that's right then the 800 motor is far too big, a 545 would be plenty for such a small model.
My large motor lanch Caroline is 56 inches, and weighing in at 13 to fourteen kilos is overpowered with an 800 motor, and my 4ft tug only uses a 540 motor and is really efficient.
Your boat isn't a speed boat, so some trial runs with the smaller motor will prove you don't need to waste money on a large motor.
Cheers Colin.
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📝 Xmas in September???
15 days ago by Colin H ( Vice Admiral)
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Nerys, Hereford has all the necessary for steam sailing as most of the members have some kind of steam engine.
I am joining this club after speaking to them, they can arrange for the test and certificate.
Cheers Colin.
I am joining this club after speaking to them, they can arrange for the test and certificate.
Cheers Colin.
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💬 Re: Highlander Clyde Puffer, (Episode 2.)
16 days ago by Colin H ( Vice Admiral)
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Gary, superb explanation and pictures.
I am currently trying to work out what size Hull I need for my Stuart Babcock 500 boiler and Sun motor.
Do you think a 4 foot tug Hull would be okay.
Cheers Colin.
I am currently trying to work out what size Hull I need for my Stuart Babcock 500 boiler and Sun motor.
Do you think a 4 foot tug Hull would be okay.
Cheers Colin.
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💬 Re: kitchen
19 days ago by Colin H ( Vice Admiral)
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Rick,
Rather posh galley for a working boat.
I suppose that you will have a Michelin starfish chef.
Cheers Colin.
Rather posh galley for a working boat.
I suppose that you will have a Michelin starfish chef.
Cheers Colin.
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💬 Re: Hatch cover Handles.
21 days ago by Colin H ( Vice Admiral)
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Steve, loving your detailed write-up as much as the photos. Makes me think this is a real master craftsman at work.
Keep it coming shipmate, cheers Colin.
Keep it coming shipmate, cheers Colin.
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💬 Re: Highlander Clyde Puffer.
21 days ago by Colin H ( Vice Admiral)
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Gary, intrigued by your idea and will be following closely.
Cheers Colin.
Cheers Colin.
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💬 Re: My first boat.
23 days ago by Colin H ( Vice Admiral)
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That's what my modelling is all about Martin.
And hopefully those memories will be part of my grandchildren memories in the future.
It's so good that when I'm sailing, total strangers often stop and reminisce about models that they sailed with their parents as kids.
And if I offer them a go with the controller then you often see the inner child coming out.
Cheers Colin.
And hopefully those memories will be part of my grandchildren memories in the future.
It's so good that when I'm sailing, total strangers often stop and reminisce about models that they sailed with their parents as kids.
And if I offer them a go with the controller then you often see the inner child coming out.
Cheers Colin.
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💬 Re: My first boat.
23 days ago by Colin H ( Vice Admiral)
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Not likely Martin, my mum would probably tell me off, as it was her dad that bought it for me.
I can even remember getting soaked as it was raining when I got it but me and my dad went to Abbey Park in Leicester where we lived to try it out, dad had a fishing rod with him just in case it got stuck out of reach, but not needed.
I was so happy that I had a boat of my own to sail with dad and grandad.
Still makes me smile just thinking about those great family boating days, both real and model.
Cheers Colin.
I can even remember getting soaked as it was raining when I got it but me and my dad went to Abbey Park in Leicester where we lived to try it out, dad had a fishing rod with him just in case it got stuck out of reach, but not needed.
I was so happy that I had a boat of my own to sail with dad and grandad.
Still makes me smile just thinking about those great family boating days, both real and model.
Cheers Colin.
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💬 Re: My first boat.
23 days ago by Colin H ( Vice Admiral)
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Martin, she gets wet every time we go sailing. Have never left her at home, but sometimes retrieval is awkward.
Cheers Colin.
Cheers Colin.
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📝 Fishing boat SHANNON
23 days ago by Colin H ( Vice Admiral)
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My first scratch built boat, in 2002 when I was waiting for a broken ankle to mend. Sails okay but easily affected by the wind. I used up my balsa offcuts to build from a plan downloaded from internet.
6volt nicads 2000mah lasts between 35 to 45 minutes. 380 motor, 10 amp esc.
6volt nicads 2000mah lasts between 35 to 45 minutes. 380 motor, 10 amp esc.
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📝 My first boat.
23 days ago by Colin H ( Vice Admiral)
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This little pond yacht was a 5th birthday present from my grandad in March 1954. Sailed regularly and is great fun. No control only luck and the wind.
In the 67 years I have owned it has had three sets of sails and been repainted only once.
In the 67 years I have owned it has had three sets of sails and been repainted only once.
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📝 Dart Belle Paddle Steamer.
23 days ago by Colin H ( Vice Admiral)
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Model acquired from the builder in 2017, he originally scratch built it in the 1960's. It performs quite nicely and is steered with independent paddle drive as well as rudder. Uses a 6volt sla battery.
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📝 Academy Kingfisher
23 days ago by Colin H ( Vice Admiral)
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This boat was given to me by a bird watcher who saw me sailing another of my boats on local private lake. He said he built from a kit in 1970. It came with a McGregor RC System included in its original box.
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📝 Westeriffe
23 days ago by Colin H ( Vice Admiral)
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Bought from another modeller on this site, built to a very good standard. Working lights, Fire fighting water canon. Powered by Robbe Power 1000 Motor.
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💬 Re: Skinning the hull
23 days ago by Colin H ( Vice Admiral)
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Well done sir, looks like the youngster is enjoying the build with you. Tell the lad well done from me.
Cheers Colin.
Cheers Colin.
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💬 Re: Some Deck Fittings
23 days ago by Colin H ( Vice Admiral)
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Martin i hope your well as i can't see any plastic. They are looking great, looks like you are mastering the wood stuff.
Cheers Colin.
Cheers Colin.
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📝 Various models of galleons, buses, tugs, trains and steam vehicles for sale
24 days ago by Colin H ( Vice Admiral)
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Good Evening Alan, Can you please add photos of all available models with a few details about each, wether static display or working with sizes or scale.
My wife and I personally am interested in all models. I'm sure the BHF will get a good response from your collection.
Cheers Colin.
My wife and I personally am interested in all models. I'm sure the BHF will get a good response from your collection.
Cheers Colin.
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📝 Puffer's Progress.
24 days ago by Colin H ( Vice Admiral)
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Gary, they may have ended for some, but a lot of us modellers can bring a lot of it to life again.
Cheers Colin.
Cheers Colin.
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📝 Sail and mast rigging
25 days ago by Colin H ( Vice Admiral)
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Muskrat welcome to the site.
As you are a youngster I'm sure that us older members will look forward to your build.
And of course you should ask the Queen of all things sailing Nerys.
Keep posting, and asking questions it's how we all learn.
Cheers Colin.
As you are a youngster I'm sure that us older members will look forward to your build.
And of course you should ask the Queen of all things sailing Nerys.
Keep posting, and asking questions it's how we all learn.
Cheers Colin.
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📝 Checking in
26 days ago by Colin H ( Vice Admiral)
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Hope to hear from you soon, better things to come shipmate.
Best wishes Colin.
Best wishes Colin.
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💬 Re: Weisel
26 days ago by Colin H ( Vice Admiral)
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Hi Janrus, great to see others rescuing good models.
Keep it up shipmate.
Cheers Colin.
Keep it up shipmate.
Cheers Colin.
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